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2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic

DTC 1301: GPS Antenna Error

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION DTC 1301: GPS Antenna Error
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
  • Check the vehicle battery condition first (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TEST ).
  • This navigation DTC sets when there is poor connectors or loose terminals at the GPS antenna connector or an open in GPS antenna lead.
  • Before you troubleshoot, make sure to follow the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION  ).
  • Make sure the vehicle is parked outside, away from buildings.
  • Aftermarket electronic devices located near the audio-navigation unit or GPS antenna can potentially interfere with the operation of the navigation system.
  1. Clear the hard error code (see HOW TO CLEAR ERROR HISTORY ).
  2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and wait at least 1 minute.
  4. Check for the hard error code (see HOW TO CHECK ERROR HISTORY ).

    Is DTC 1301 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the unit repeatedly comes back with the DTC, replace the audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).

  5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  6. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the audio-navigation unit connector H (2P).

    Are the connections OK? 

    YES  -Replace the GPS antenna (see GPS ANTENNA REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

    NO  -Repair poor connections or loose terminals, and recheck. If the code continues to reset intermittently, replace the GPS antenna (see GPS ANTENNA REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

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